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How to spend a rainy day in the Yarra Valley
Recent patchy weather might curtail your summer plans, don’t panic though; there are plenty of fun ways to spend your day inside. Perhaps start at…
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Creating a native wildlife garden in your backyard
The garden is calling, and the opportunity to create a wildlife sanctuary in your own backyard is too good to turn down. Wildlife gardening is…
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Five big reasons to visit Olinda this summer
Olinda is a beautiful location in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges. Here are five great reasons to visit this summer: Bushwalks Olinda is the perfect starting…
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Some Australians will go without food this Christmas
According to new research by the Salvation Army, 15.7 million or 61 per cent of Australians will be impacted by the rising cost of living.…
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BEST OF MARCH: Puffing Billy Tressle Bridge receives repairs
Star Mail photographer Rob Carew caught wind of repairs being made to the famous trestle bridge and was on the scene to capture the excitement.…
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Managing festive stress
Christmas can be stressful enough at the best of times. While the festive season comes with expectations of fun family get-togethers, the reality can be…
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Managing stress across the festive season
To ensure a stress-free holiday period, the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program encourages parents and carers to take a proactive and positive approach to…
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With rising data leaks and scams, a warning to be careful where you donate money to
Before donating to charity this Christmas and festive season, heed the warning of the national charity regulator. Acting Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commissioner Deborah Jenkins…
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to premature death
Despite its ample supply around Australia, one in three adults still suffer from mild, moderate or severe vitamin D deficiency from a lack of exposure…
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Saving fuel on your holiday road trip
If you’re hitting the road on a Christmas or new year holiday this year, here are the top tips for saving fuel along the way:…
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The best tips for avoiding fires over the festive season
The Alan Boswell Landlord Building Insurance experts have compiled the best tips to avoid fires over the festive season: Firstly, be careful with open flames.…
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Don’t let your parcel get stolen this Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner and online shopping becoming the norm, the criminal act of stealing delivered parcels from a person’s front porch or…